Whirlpool WFG540H0AS User Manual

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Oven burner flames are yellow
or noisy

Range converted improperly

If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or
see cover for contact information.

Oven temperature too high or
too low

Oven temperature needs
adjustment.

See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven
Controls” section.

Convection fan not working

The convection cycle is in the first
5 minutes of operation.

This is normal. The convection fan will start running
approximately 5 minutes into the cycle.

Oven door is open.

If the oven door is opened during convention cooking, the fan
will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven
door is closed.

Display shows messages

Power failure (display shows
flashing time)

Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed.
See “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.

Error code (display shows letter
followed by number)

Depending on your model, press CANCEL to clear the display.
See “Control Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
If it reappears, call for service. See cover for contact
information.

Start needs to be pressed so a
cycle can begin (display shows
“PUSH” or “PSH”).

See the “Start” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.

Range is in Sabbath Mode (display
shows “SAb”).

Press CANCEL to exit Sabbath Mode.

Clean cycle did not work on all
spills

Several cooking cycles between
Clean cycles or spills on oven walls
and doors

Run additional Clean cycles. Use the AquaLift™ Technology
Cleaning Kit. affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner or
affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner can be used for stubborn soils. See
the “Accessories” and “Clean Cycle” sections for more
information.

Mineral deposits are left on
the oven bottom after the
Clean cycle

Tap water was used in the Clean
cycle.

Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a
cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.

Range is not level.

Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom
during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation
Instructions.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a
cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.

Oven cooking results not what
expected

Range is not level.

Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.

The temperature set was incorrect.

Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.

Oven temperature needs
adjustment.

See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven
Controls” section.

Oven was not preheated.

See “Baking and Roasting” section.

Racks were positioned improperly.

See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

Not enough air circulation around
bakeware

See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

Darker browning of food caused by
dull or dark bakeware

Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher
position in the oven.

Lighter browning of food caused
by shiny or light colored bakeware

Move rack to a lower position in the oven.

Batter distributed unevenly in pan

Check that batter is level in the pan.

Incorrect length of cooking time
was used.

Adjust cooking time.

Oven door was not closed.

Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.

Oven door was opened during
cooking.

Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.

Rack is too close to bake burner,
making baked items too brown on
bottom.

Move rack to higher position in the oven.

Pie crusts browning too quickly

Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.

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POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

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